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CPR for diabetic feet?
The NHS in Scotland could save £15m a year by implementing "CPR" for the diabetic foot. An audit organised by the Scottish Foot Action Group has shown the potential impact of taking the prevention of hospital-acquired diabetic foot ulcers seriously. By checking patients feet on admission, protecting the foot if at risk and referring for treatment if necessary. So often pressure relief devices like the PRAFO are looked on as a "cost" when this study clearly shows that using these devices can produce a massive saving both in money and distress when used thoughtfully and appropriately.
Dealing with pressure ulcers - then and now
The costs of dealing with pressure and diabetic foot ulcers are staggering. Pressure relief orthotic interventions should be more widely understood and used. We started Anatomical Concepts more than 20 years ago after I saw a great product (The PRAFO Ankle Foot Orthosis) which we still deal with today. It's not quite as "sexy" as some of the products we deal with, but in terms of it's clinical signficance and impact it is by far the best product range we have.